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The clean sound of Appalachian tunes will ring out at the annual Washboard Music Festival June 13-15 in downtown Logan. The celebration of Appalachian culture and music will feature more than a dozen bands.

The free festival will kick off June 13 at 6 p.m. with an auction and concert featuring Arnett Howard and the Creole Funk Band and continue from noon to 11 p.m. June 14 and 15. The festival also includes a beer garden and free tours of the Columbus Washboard Co., the only remaining washboard factory in the United States. Visit www.washboardmusicfestival.com. < /p>

Covered bridges the stars of Preble County bike tour

The covered bridges of Preble County will take center stage during the annual Bridges, Bikes and Blues tour on June 15. The tour — which benefits the Preble County Historical Society — will include a post-ride concert and beer garden in downtown Eaton.

Last year, more than 1,000 bicyclists registered. Participants can also drive.

Registration will be held at the Preble County Historical Center, where a pancake breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. Participants can follow their own schedule or travel with groups. The last riders will leave by 12:30 p.m.